Patient Testimonial - Metal Stent Removal

About Venkateswarulu's Treatment

Venkateswarulu went through a prolonged and distressing medical journey marked by repeated infections, jaundice, stomach pain, and complications related to biliary stents placed during earlier treatments at other hospitals. Despite multiple interventions and stent placements over several months, including a metal stent, his condition failed to improve and continued to worsen.

Recognising the seriousness and complexity of the case, his family sought specialised care at Medicover Hospitals, Bangalore. After a detailed evaluation, his condition was reviewed by the surgical gastroenterology team, including Dr Kaushik Subramanian, Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist. The team identified the retained and problematic metal stent as the root cause of his persistent infections. A carefully planned, high-risk intervention marked a turning point in his recovery journey.

Patient Words

We went through months of stress due to repeated infections and stent-related problems. Even after several stents were placed elsewhere, including a metal stent, the infection kept coming back. Finally, we were referred to Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru. Dr Rohit successfully performed the complex surgery to remove the old stents and clear the infection. We are extremely grateful to Dr Rohit and Dr Kaushik for their expertise and the excellent care provided throughout the treatment.

What is Jaundice, Stomach Pain, and Fever Due to a Metal Stent?

Jaundice, abdominal pain, and fever in patients with biliary stents often indicate complications related to bile duct obstruction or infection. Biliary stents are placed to keep bile ducts open and allow bile to flow normally from the liver to the intestine. However, long-term or improperly functioning stents especially metal stents can lead to serious complications.

Common stent-related complications include:

When these complications become recurrent and fail to respond to medications or endoscopic management, definitive removal of the problematic stent becomes essential to prevent ongoing infection and organ damage.

What Treatment did we provide to Venkateswarulu at Medicover?

At Medicover Hospitals, Bangalore, Venkateswarulu underwent a specialised and high-risk Metal Biliary Stent Removal procedure. Given his history of repeated infections and the presence of a rigid metal stent, surgical intervention was determined to be the safest and most effective solution.

The treatment focused on:

The procedure was performed with meticulous planning and execution by the surgical gastroenterology team, including Dr Kaushik Subramanian. Post-surgery, Venkateswarulu was closely monitored and received comprehensive supportive care to ensure a smooth recovery. This definitive intervention resolved the long-standing complications and helped him move toward stable health after months of suffering.